Vehicle Basics

Question 1

What is the correct way to wear a seatbelt?

Answer 1

Lower belt goes across the hips, and shoulder harness goes across chest

Question 2

True or false: driver should inspect the vehicle and the area around it before getting in every time

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or false: children under the age of eight are required by law to be secured in either a child safety seat or a booster

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or false: adjust the inside mirror so that you can see the rear window by only slightly moving / tilting your head

Answer 4

False, shouldn’t have to move head AT ALL

Question 5

In a crash, how many collisions are there?

Answer 5

Three collisions

Question 6

In a crash, how many types of restraint devices are there?

Answer 6

Two types of restraint devices

Question 7

What are restraint devices used for?

Answer 7

To hold occupants inside the vehicle and prevent injury

Question 8

True or false: active restraints require a person to actively participate in its use

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or false: passive restraints occur automatically upon impact

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What must a child from birth to 1 year old must be fastened into?

Answer 10

Rear facing car seat

Question 11

Order of the collisions that occur when a vehicle hits a solid object

Answer 11

1. Vehicle hits the object and stops
2. Occupants hit the inside of the vehicle or their restraint devices
3. Occupants may suffer internal injuries

Question 12

True or false: clearing the headlights and tail lights should be a part of your outside checks

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is the correct outside mirror setting?

Answer 13

To barely see the rear corner/door handle of the vehicle

Question 14

True or false: checking the windshield and other windows should be part of your outside checks. Clearing just enough to see to drive

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the tab below your rear view mirror for?

Answer 15

To adjust the mirror if someone else is using their high beams behind you

Question 16

true or false:Always approach the driver door from the rear of the vehicle (assuming light traffic)

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Side door beams

Answer 17

Provide valuable protection and collisions where you are hit at an angle

Question 18

Hood lever

Answer 18

Located on the left side under the instrument panel or on the floor left of the driver’s seat

Question 19

Turn signal lever

Answer 19

Located left of the steering column to communicate with others your intended path of travel

Question 20

Energy absorbing bumpers

Answer 20

Designed to absorb low levels of impact under five mph

Question 21

Cruise control

Answer 21

Best used on highways to prevent speeding

Question 22

When adjusting the seat how should your legs be?

Answer 22

Slightly bent

Question 23

True or false: murderer should rely completely on their rearview mirrors when they are needed

Answer 23

False

Question 24

When should you fasten your seat belt during the pre-drive procedure?

Answer 24

Last step before starting the vehicle

Question 25

Which headlights will most of driving occur with the use of?

Answer 25

Low beams

Question 26

How should the headrest be adjusted?

Answer 26

Behind the middle, back part of the head

Question 27

Which button may be located on the top or side of the steering column?

Answer 27

Hazard flasher control

Question 28

True or false: cruise control is best used on rural roads

Answer 28

False

Question 29

This must be signed by a parent or guardian when applying for a permit or a license, unless the applicant is 18 or older

Answer 29

Agreement of financial liability

Question 30

Who must take the written knowledge exam at the BMV to obtain the permit?

Answer 30

All applicants